October 2012
All the papers from the October 2012 issue of Fertility and Sterility.
Correct coding for laboratory procedures during assisted reproductive technology cycles
This bulletin outlines the proper use of CPT codes for procedures performed by assisted reproductive technology practices. This document replaces the document of the same name, last published in 2008.
Human somatic cell nuclear transfer and cloning
The ethical considerations related to human reproductive cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer) are discussed. Arguments are presented justifying the conclusion that the process is unethical.
Using family members as gamete donors or surrogates
Intrafamilial gamete donation and surrogacy arrangements are generally acceptable, except when donation or surrogacy mimics true consanguineous or incestuous unions. Child-to-parent arrangements are generally unacceptable.
Reproductive Medicine and Turner Syndrome Ethical Issues
We discuss the issues and challenges faced by women with Turner syndrome, and by prospective parents of a child with Turner syndrome.
Fertility Pregnancy and Medical Management of Turner Syndrome in the Reproductive Years
Women with Turner syndrome are at high risk of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Fertility preservation may be an option for some girls. They also require lifelong comprehensive screening.
The Patient with Turner Syndrome: Puberty and Medical Management Concerns
In Turner Syndrome (TS), which affects approximately 1 in 2,500 live-born females, involvement of a multidisciplinary team is beneficial for the specific aspects of endocrine and cardiac management.
Genetic Considerations in the Patient with Turner Syndrome 45 X with or without Mosaicism
Turner syndrome, which combines short stature with a 45,X cell line (pure or mosaic), usually results from a male meiotic error. Chromosomal complement does not accurately predict the phenotype.
Turner Syndrome New Insights into an Old Disorder
A better understanding of our current knowledge of Turner Syndrome will improve care of women with the syndrome and prenatal counseling of its implications.